The funds are being used to further expand markets and
release the 8-year sherry cask finished reserve and a low-alcohol
ready-to-serve
FAIRFIELD, Conn., Aug. 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Fairfields Rum of the Americas, founded by
entrepreneurs Frank Klein and
Joy Branford, announced a Late Seed
round led by Maplewood Ventures of Westport Connecticut. "We will be going
deeper into existing markets, releasing our reserve, and launching
our evolutionary ready to serve low-alcohol rum cocktails,"
according to Frank Klein, CEO of
Fairfields. The rum is currently distributed in fine
Connecticut restaurant and retail
locations and via e-commerce with distribution in California, New
York, Massachusetts and
Rhode Island coming this
summer.
"We continue to be well received by not only rum drinkers but
those seeking a no-additive clear spirit that is expressive and
nuanced" commented Frank Klein,
Co-Founder and CEO. "The lower sugar, diverse craft drinks
that bartenders are making with Fairfields showcase how versatile
an all-naturally distilled, no sugar added white rum can be" Klein
added. The rum is made in the
United States from cane sourced throughout the
Americas. The 8-year-aged reserve is bottled at eighty-eight
proof and the amber spirit is finished in sherry casks with no
additives or colorings.
The brand is continuing with its campaign that declares "If you
like your tequila, you will love our rum". Joy Branford, Caribbean born, Brooklyn raised, collaborated with Klein to
create a unique rum that intentionally strayed away from
Caribbean styles that rely on
flavorings or added sugar. "We use a blend of Agricole and
Molasses distillations to create a rum that sips on its own over
ice like tequila or can be used in simple three ingredient
cocktails." Branford added "because a daiquiri was around
long before George Clooney invented
tequila". Not surprisingly the founders prefer
daiquiris on the rocks.
"We are truly excited and proud to support Frank, Joy and the
wider Fairfields Team as their production partner on these
incredible rums," states Anthony
Moniello, Co-CEO of Next Century Spirits. Moniello
continues, "Fairfields' headquarters are right in our backyard and
supporting skilled entrepreneurs like Frank is core to who we are.
We believe in what they're building as well as the quality of the
rum at-hand and are excited to be part of their wider journey
ahead."
Fairfields Rum of the Americas was founded by Frank Klein and Joy
Branford. Investors include Overdrive Ventures which
is led by founder Ray Potter,
Maplewood Ventures and others. Fairfields Rum of the Americas is
based in Fairfield, CT.
Suggested retail is $29.99 for the Dry White Rum and $43.99 for the Reserve.
To learn more visit www.rumoftheamericas.com as well
as check out their Instagram.
Frank Klein can be reached at
203-763-9997 or 381176@email4pr.com
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